2001 Ford Think vs. 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis

To start off, 2001 Ford Think is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Ford Think. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Think. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 542 kg more than 2001 Ford Think. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think. (183 Nm). This means 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Think.

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